Links between Biological and Cultural Diversity
Loss of Diversity Global loss of diversity makes the world more vulnerable to change posing a threat to global stability
Dual Approaches Diverging Agendas Different instruments (policies, tools, and legal frameworks) Different responsible authorities Different sectors with different interests within the same location Different administrative competencies and authorities Different international institutions and instruments deal with biological and cultural diversity separately Diversity needs a holistic approach recognizing the links between biological and cultural diversity.
Inextricable Linkages Languages Material culture Knowledge systems Modes of subsistence Economic relations Political relations Belief systems Values
LANGUAGES, LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY Terms relating to Nature Relation of linguistic diversity to biodiversity Concepts relating to Nature Categories related to Nature
MATERIAL CULTURE Objects representing biodiversity Cultural artifacts Objects created from biodiversity Objects reflecting spiritual and religious beliefs
KNOWLEDGE, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION Transmission of knowledge/ skills from one generation to the other Traditional medicine Risk management Practice/ processes relating to use of natural materials
Management of water resources Agriculture, agroforestry MODES OF SUBSISTENCE Maitenence of the genetic diversity Landscape management using fire Pastoralism, nomadic practices
ECONOMIC RELATIONS Partnership based on trading natural resources often accross ecological boundaries Manangement of common property resources
SOCIAL RELATIONS Attachment to place Gender specific environmental knowledge Political relations Legal institution Social roles relating to resourse use
BELIEF SYSTEMS Totemism, nagualism, tonalism Rites/ rituals celebrating seasonal events Mythology, worldview, cosmology, spirituality Sacred sites
Values spiritual and religious recreational aesthetic inspirational educational scientific sense of place, identity heritage Links between Biological & Cultural Diversity Cultural Values and Services Cultural services the nonmaterial benefits people obtain from ecosystems through spiritual enrichment, cognitive development, reflection, recreation, and aesthetic experiences
Growing recognition of biocultural diversity Links between Biological & Cultural Diversity Advancing the Joint Agenda Biodiversity provides cultural services that are essential for well being. Changes in the provision of ecosystem services are driven by cultural factors. Cultural diversity can help to reshape strategies for achieving biodiversity sustainability. Resource efficient economy reflects and integrates the values of nature
International Conference on Biological & Cultural Diversity (Montreal, June 2010) 8-10 JUNE/JUIN Organized by: UNESCO, CBD, UNEP, University of Montreal, Canadian Commission for UNESCO Main outcomes: 2010 Declaration on Bio-Cultural Diversity Joint Programme between UNESCO & SCBD
Joint Programme UNESCO SCBD 2010-2020 Mission Advance knowledge and strengthen the linkages between biological and cultural diversity initiatives, and enhance synergies between interlinked provisions of conventions and programmes dealing with biological and cultural diversity at relevant scales.
Linking Biological & Cultural Diversity in UNESCO World Heritage Convention Over 100 Cultural Landscapes Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, Madagascar The Holy Valley and the Forest of the Cedars of God, Lebanon Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests, Kenya
Linking Biological & Cultural Diversity in UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme Over 600 sites for conservation of diversity Sites combining conservation and socioeconomic development Bosawas, Nicaragua Kafa, Ethiopia Las Terrazas Sierra del Rosario, Cuba
Linking Biological & Cultural Diversity in UNESCO Intangible Cultural heritage Knowledge of nature and the universe Traditional craftsmanship Oral heritage and cultural manifestations of the Zápara people, Ecuador, Peru Woodcrafting of the Zafimaniry, Madagascar Cultural practices and expressions linked to balafon of the Senufo communities, Mali, Burkina Faso and Côte d Ivoire
Linking Biological & Cultural Diversity in UNESCO LINKS Programme Linking local and indigenous knowledge systems
Challenges on the International Level Reinforcing and building bridges btw: The Convention on Biological Diversity & 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Diversity of Cultural Expressions, 1972 World Heritage Convention The MAB and LINKS Programmes Integrating the links between biological and cultural diversity in policies. Developing common frameworks through combination of scientific and traditional knowledge and practices.
Joint Programme UNESCO SCBD 2010-2020 Objectives 1. To build bridges between ongoing work on biodiversity and cultural diversity and promote synergies and information sharing 2. To further explore conceptual and methodological issues and the role of communities in rural and urban areas 3. To promote the collection, compilation and analysis of information from on-the ground activities 4. To support and foster learning networks on bio-cultural approaches, linking grassroots and community initiatives with local, national, regional and global policy processes 5. To further explore and raise awareness of the value of the interlinked diversity in resource management and decision-making
Joint Programme UNESCO SCBD 2010-2020 Technical Steering Committee (IGOs, NGOs, Academia, ILCs) Compilation of the relevant CBD and UNESCO Decisions making reference to the links between cultural and biological diversity Development of the web-portal Recording and promoting case studies and lessons learned Analysis of the contribution of bio-cultural approaches to implementation of the existing CBD and UNESCO Programmes Incorporation of lessons learned into CBD and UNESCO initiatives
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Joint Programme UNESCO SCBD 2010-2020 Identification of priority areas and key messages on the regional level (Europe, Pacific, Latina America, Asia, Africa) Compilation of regional case studies and scientific evidence Production of policy briefs, tools for policy makers and promotional material Elaboration of pilot projects on national and local levels
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